Dec 29, 2022 · According to research, there are three areas in the Greek fault where seismic activity is frequent and can cause loss of life and great destruction because of its great magnitude.

Examples of places with high earthquake risk are in urban areas, such as the cities of Istanbul and Izmir in Turkey, Catania and Naples in Italy, Bucharest in Romania, and Athens in Greece, many of which have a history of damaging earthquakes.

Apr 29, 2022 · Greece is threatened by a disaster caused by an earthquake, scientists who have created the first earthquake risk model for the whole of Europe say.

Feb 18, 2025 · Earthquakes of up to magnitude 5.1 were recorded Monday in the undersea area bordered by the four islands under a state of emergency. Greece’s chief seismologist says that while earthquake frequency around Santorini has slightly decreased, the situation remains unpredictable for the coming weeks.

Jun 25, 2024 · Greece often hosts large magnitude earthquakes, with a moderate or small magnitude earthquake felt every 2-3 days on average. The region of the Ionian Sea, including the islands of Cephalonia, Ithaki, Lefkada, and Zakynthos, …

Feb 10, 2023 · Greece may be struck by a large earthquake like the one which has devastated Turkey and Syria, at least two Greek scientists have said. The seismological forecasts were made during conversations about the impacts of the natural disaster in Turkey and Syria.

Feb 6, 2025 · The Santorini resident fears the impact of ongoing earthquakes on the Greek island, popular with tourists for its picture-postcard views. But the idyll has been disrupted this past week by ...

Mar 3, 2024 · This seismic risk profile of Greece, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.

Feb 4, 2025 · ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Multiple earthquakes are rattling Santorini, a volcanic island in Greece, prompting authorities to dispatch rescuers with tents, a sniffer dog and drones, and to shut schools on four islands.

In this document the natural hazard maps of Greece are presented for perils of earthquake, flood, hail, wind/storm, landslide, wildfire, lighting and tsunami. The CRESTA zones now comprise a total of 137 countries and feature two resolutions: HighRes (HR) and LowRes (LR).